Pottawattamie Co EMA

PCEMA ALERT: Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 8:31AM CDT until March 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Thinking about burning trash, yard waste, or tree debris today & this weekend - DON’T !! Red Flag Warning through 9pm. High to Extreme fire conditions over the weekend. Lighting fires in these conditions could make you liable for damages, injuries, and response costs.

PCEMA ALERT: Red Flag Warning issued March 26 at 1:11PM CDT until March 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Fire Weather Watch issued March 26 at 1:11PM CDT until March 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

📷 **Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day 3: Preparedness** Being prepared starts before the storm: 📷 Build an emergency kit with essentials 📷 Have multiple ways to receive warnings 📷 Create and practice your family emergency plan.

**Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day 2: Tornado Safety** Do you know where to go when a tornado warning is issued? Go to the lowest level of your home, avoid windows and protect your head. If you live in a mobile home or are outdoors, identify a sturdy shelter ahead of time.

**Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day 1: Lightning Safety** Lightning can strike miles away from a storm—don’t take chances. Seek shelter in a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle. Learn more safety tips and follow along all week: pottcounty-ia.gov/.../severe_wea…

EXTREME FIRE DANGER PREDICTED FOR THIS WEEKEND! Outdoor burning is DISCOURAGED, fires may get out of hand quickly. RED FLAG WARNING will go into effect for Pottawattamie County 11am Saturday March 21st until 4am Sunday March 22nd.

PCEMA ALERT: High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 11:22AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:19PM CDT until March 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Fire Weather Watch issued March 10 at 11:43AM CDT until March 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 6 at 9:35PM CST until March 6 at 10:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Remain Weather aware this evening even though the forecast has shifted. Have a way to receive weather alerts to keep up to date on changing conditions.

PCEMA ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 6 at 5:42PM CST until March 6 at 6:30PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Tornado Watch issued March 6 at 3:16PM CST until March 6 at 10:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Be weather ready this afternoon and evening and have a way to receive alerts. Dust off your preparedness plans and check your emergency kits. Timing could be between 2 and 10pm with the main threat being in the 4-6pm time frame. Sign up for AlertIA smart911.com/smart911/ref/l…

PCEMA URGENT: A snow emergency for the city of Macedonia is in effect starting at 8am today until 8am tomorrow. Keep roads and sidewalks clear.

PCEMA URGENT: A snow emergency for the city of Walnut is in effect at 5:00pm today and lasting until 6:00pm tomorrow. The City of Walnut is requesting that all cars be removed from the streets until the snow has ceased to fall and streets have been cleared.

PCEMA URGENT: A snow emergency for the City of Minden is in effect NOW until 8am tomorrow. No on-street parking will be allowed during this time.

PCEMA URGENT: A snow emergency for the city of Carter Lake is in effect starting at 4pm today and lasting until 4pm tomorrow.